MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total contract price
of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANS $500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an individual's
application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANS 60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-to-Door
Sales Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANS $1,000
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,What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-
to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANS 1 YEAR
Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to the time period
allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANS ELECTION DAY
A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the performance of
the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a homeowner
for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals - ANS THE
CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
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, A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license MUST wait
a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANS 1 YEAR
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee about a hearing
on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANS 10 DAYS
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months of the license
expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANS 1 MONTH
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Installing a new roof
C. Painting the exterior of a house
D. Replacing windows - ANS REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
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SALESPERSON EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total contract price
of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANS $500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an individual's
application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANS 60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-to-Door
Sales Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANS $1,000
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,What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-
to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANS 1 YEAR
Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to the time period
allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANS ELECTION DAY
A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the performance of
the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a homeowner
for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals - ANS THE
CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
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, A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license MUST wait
a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANS 1 YEAR
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee about a hearing
on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANS 10 DAYS
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months of the license
expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANS 1 MONTH
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Installing a new roof
C. Painting the exterior of a house
D. Replacing windows - ANS REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
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